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Environmental Intelligence Research Network: SUMMIT-EI Symposium

SUMMIT-EI- Symposium for Uniting Minds and Missions in Intelligent Technology for Environmental Intelligence

Event details

Abstract

Tentative Schedule

  • Welcome Address and Opening Remarks: Introduction to the role of AI in sustainable innovation (5 minutes)
  • EI-Network Presentation: Presentation to introduce the EI network and EI research being conducted at UoE (7 minutes)
  • Team Presentations: Presentations from the finalist teams, followed by Q&A (10+2 minutes each)
  • Minute-Slide Presentations: Each team will present one slide focusing on “AI related challenges” that they are facing (2 minutes each)
  • Open Networking and Closing Reception: Informal open networking session (45 minutes)

The event will take place at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus on 3rd February 2025 from 13:00 to 16:30.

Spaces will be limited, so please sign up to reserve your space now.

 

Please contact Jawad Fayaz (j.fayaz@exeter.ac.uk) if you have any questions.

Overview- On 3rd February 2025 (13:00 to 16:30), the EI Research Network will be hosting a symposium at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus, featuring the finalist teams from the Manchester Prize. This event will highlight innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning driven solutions in environmental, energy, and infrastructure domains, providing researchers, academics, and industry and business professionals a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate. The day will include interactive sessions and networking opportunities, creating a lively atmosphere for knowledge exchange and inspiration.


Background- The Manchester Prize (https://manchesterprize.org/#), funded by the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), UK, is an initiative recognizing cutting-edge AI-based solutions for critical environmental and infrastructure challenges. Ten interdisciplinary teams—spanning industry and academia—were selected as finalists for their pioneering work in these areas.

This symposium will offer each team a platform to showcase their projects, engage with researchers and academics, and explore future opportunities for sustainable AI innovation and academic/industry collaborations.


The symposium will focus on:

  • Interactive presentations from the EI network and each finalist team, offering unique insights into AI applications for sustainability, including environmental monitoring, energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and sustainability.
  • Critical discussions on the role of AI in sustainability, the challenges of implementation, and the potential for collaboration across sectors.
  • Networking opportunity for researchers, professionals, and academics, enhancing learning and partnership potential.

Speakers will include representatives from the EI network and the Manchester Prize finalist teams, covering a range of AI applications in sustainability. Each team will provide an engaging 10–12-minute talk about their project:

Location:

Sky Deck